Useful Contacts

Crimestoppers

Any information may also be passed to the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111. This information may be given anonymously and will be treated in the strictest confidence. Further information can be found on www.crimestoppers.org.uk

Victim Support

Victim Support is an independent national charity for people affected by crime, including those who have been threatened, abused or assaulted. They also provide the Witness Service, which gives advice and support to witnesses and helps them through the court process. Victim Support provides information, practical help and emotional support. Its services are free, and in confidence and available to everyone, even if they don’t speak English. They can also be called by friends or relatives of someone who has been hurt. Victim Support can be contacted via your local police station. Alternatively ring the National Victim Support Line directly on 0845 3030900 or visit the website www.victimsupport.org.uk

Foreign National Registration Office

The control of the entry, residence and departure of all foreign nationals in the United Kingdom is governed by legislation. There are special provisions regarding the position of nationals of the European Community.

Nationals of member states of the European Community including the European Economic Area are NOT required to register with the Police (this also includes Commonwealth Citizens).

Any enquiries arising from the registration of relevant foreign nationals, including correspondence with the or other Force areas should be referred to the Foreign Nationals Registration Officer below.

Contact Details:

Foreign Nationals Registration Office Police Station Madeira Road BH1 1QQ

Telephone: 01202 220693

Open on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 09.30 to 12 noon on each of these days.

Dorset Race Equality Council

Dorset REC is explicit about tackling racial discrimination and our support for race equality. The REC can provide support in Dealing with racial discrimination and providing support to victims of racial discrimination.

Contact Details:

The Link 3 – 5 Palmerston Road Bournemouth BH1 4HN

Telephone: 01202 392954

Website: www.dorsetrec.org.uk

Honour Based Violence, Forced Marriage and Female Genital Mutilation

Forced Marriage Unit - If any women, man, girl or boy is worried about the threat of forced marriage either here or abroad you can contact the HM Government Forced Marriage Unit on 0207 008 0151 or outside office hours 0207 008 1500) or they can seek advice online at: www.gov.uk/forced-marriage

Leaving the country? If you are at an airport you must approach a uniformed staff member – police officer, UK Border Force or HM Customs & Revenue official or a uniformed airline official urgently requesting to speak with police.

Karma Nirvana Honour Network Helpline 0800 5999 247

National DV Helpline 0808 2000 247

NSPCC FGM Helpline 0800 028 3550

Childline 0800 1111

Bournemouth Outreach - 01202 547641

Dorset County You First - 0800 0325204

Poole Outreach - 01202 710777

NHS Choices

Information on National Health Service on conditions, treatments, local services and healthy living. This site provides 24 hour service.

Contact Details:

Telephone: 111

Website: www.nhs.uk

Local Authorities

Schools or students can find out details of towns they are visiting, either prior to arrival or on their arrival, via their local authority Internet websites.

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH AND COUNCILS - https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Bournemouth 01202 451451

Christchurch 01202 795000

Poole 01202 633633

DORSET COUNCIL - https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Dorset 01305 221000

East Dorset 01202 795096

North Dorset 01258 454111

Purbeck 01929 556561

West Dorset 01305 251010

Weymouth & Portland 01305 838000